Cook, Julian Abele Jr. Born 1930 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 25, 1978, to a seat vacated by Lawrence Gubow. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Assumed senior status on December 30, 1996. Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1952 Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law Center, J.D., 1957 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1952-1954 Law clerk, Hon. Arthur E. Moore, Oakland County [Michigan] Probate Court, 1957-1958 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1958-1961 Private practice, Pontiac, Michigan, 1961-1978 Special assistant attorney general, State of Michigan, 1968-1978